For their 69th episode, two stoic film critics, action figure dads, and time-traveling school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan race through time, space, innuendo, whiners, and controversies to defend Disney/Pixar's newest film Lightyear. Our two Space Rangers see and staunchly defend the veritable good that brims through this animated adventure while pushing away the nitpicky haters.
Read MoreFor their 68th episode, two chaotic film critics, paleontologist dads, and fossilized school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan take umbrage with the new release Jurassic World Dominion. They question then purpose and charm while trying to find and acknowledge any good parts of what is billed as being a trilogy conclusion. We think you're find two guys rooting for the dinosaurs instead of the people.
Read MoreFor their 67th episode, two googly-eyed film critics, fanny pack dads, and hot dog-fingered school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back our Oscar guest Cati Glidewell, better known as The Blonde in Front. She is here to celebrate the wild and wondrous greatness that is Everything Everywhere All at Once. Before that main segment, the three followed up with Cati on this year's Oscars and the Will Smith incident in a lengthy discussion that delays the usual format. Hang in for that and still enjoy the main episode!
Read MoreFor their 66th episode, two stunt-wired film critics, dads of daughters, and untrained school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan bring a new "Deep Cut" episode where the gentleman feature a performer or creator and dive into their resumes. This week their pick is international superstar Michelle Yeoh, hot on the heels of her smash hit Everything Everywhere All at Once. The two hosts bow to her greatness and crossover appeal as they discuss some of the underseen and underappreciated films from her resume.
Read MoreFor their 65th episode, two wise film critics, media-pushing dads, and future-minded school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan shake up the usual format with a special editorial episode addressing the clickbait topic of "Dad Movies" using the original Top Gun as the test case for the buzz label. Despite the heaping hyperbole out there, they don't think Tony Scott's original qualifies and they're here to tell you why while breaking down the term.
Read MoreFor their 64th episode, two ace film critics, swaggering dads, and sweaty school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan turn on the afterburners to discuss this summer's latest big blockbuster: Top Gun: Maverick. Both hosts present their personal histories with Top Gun and hash out their differing viewpoints on the big, loud, and heavy sequel. Take this show to bed or lose us forever.
Read MoreFor their 63rd episode, two "game over" film critics, non-Texan dads, and exhausted school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan bring a new "Deep Cut" episode where the gentleman feature a performer or creator and dive into their resumes. Their pick this time is the late, great hayseed everyman Bill Paxton. Will and Don genuflect at his greatest hits while offering a few choice films of his maybe you haven't seen or too easily forgotten. They love and miss the guy and we think you will too.
Read MoreFor their 62nd episode, two special forces film critics, non-absentee dads, and exhausted school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome a new special guest. Say hello to the deep library of interests and knowledge that comes from Michael Fett, a Phoenix area buddy of Will's and a big fan of the show. He joined us to record two episodes with the movie selection goals of weirding Don out. His first was Who Dares Wins, also known as The Final Option, a underseen British terrorist actioner starring former and forgotten Bond replacement candidate Lewis Collins and a young Judy Davis.
Read MoreFor their 61st episode, two undead film critics, magic-wielding dads, and heroic school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have made it to summer’s opening blockbuster: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The resident Marvel Shill and the Rotten Tomatoes critic put on their sling rings and opened their portals far apart for this combination of Sam Raimi and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There’s no magical way to argue, but these guys do anyway.
Read MoreFor their 60th episode, two calmly-pulsed film critics, non-absentee dads, and astronomical school teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcomed back previous guest Aaron White, one of the hosts of the successful Feelin' Film Podcast. Like last time with Passengers, we stay in space, but in a solar system far closer to home and with way, way, way less pissing and moaning across the three opinions. It's the recent and ruminative Brad Pitt vehicle Ad Astra that calms our combined civility to talk about quieter science fiction and father-son dynamics.
Read MoreFor their 59th episode, two manipulative film critics, hose-wielding dads, and ax-sharpening dads brought their oxygen and gasoline to the firefighter hero worship action-drama. HBO Max had Ron Howard's Backdraft available for Will Johnson while Don Shanahan hit the national big screen with a Fathom Event celebrating its 30th anniversary. As the Chicagoan, Don gets all the big brother feels from it and cites it as a beloved personal favorite. Will, on the the other hand, thinks Ron Howard, as well as the movie, blows. Folks, this is a good tiff! Give it a listen!
Read MoreFor their 58th episode, pudgy film critics, pandemic dads, and formerly-quarantined teachers Will Johnson and Don Shanahan welcome back Chicago-based film critic Annie Banks of Chuck Load of Comics for a second episode. They dive into the headspace and isolation of Bo Burnham's recent Grammy-award winning comedy special Inside. The debate is on whether this was a movie or just a very well-produced comedy special among other triggers and peccadillos that come with the manic personality of Bo Burnham.
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